SB2021020209 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple Safari 



SB2021020209 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple Safari

Published: February 2, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021020209
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 67% Medium 33%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1788)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


2) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1789)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted website, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1799)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a port redirection issue in WebRTC. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as open ports in the local network.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.